A Peterborough author has recalled his journey to establishing a unique indie music club in a new memoir.
Despite growing up in Peterborough, a city unfortunately voted the UK's ‘worst place to live’, Pete Elderkin pursued his love for indie music and his passion for Nick Cave's band.
His memoir, Sugar, Gravy, Pleasure, details Mr Elderkin's attempts to establish an alternative music club in the seemingly hostile environment.
A dedicated DJ within what was considered the wrong place and time, he narrates his extraordinary experiences attempting to secure the esteemed John Peel session at BBC Radio One.
Covering eleven transformative years, the memoir reveals the pivotal journey of The Sugar Club; a venture that, against the odds, became one of the UK's longest-running club nights.
It document the social history and exhilarating experiences of the unexpected Grunge and Britpop music revolutions in the 90s and 2000s.
Pete Elderkin’s story extends beyond his trials and complaints about his hometown, expressing pride and affection despite its reputational challenges.
Currently residing in Auckland, New Zealand, he maintains a profound connection to his challenging youth in Peterborough.
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